May 05, (THEWILL) – Empoli put an end to their losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Bologna, in a match that saw the visitors suffer some incredible bad luck.
The game got off to an extraordinary start, with Jhon Lucumi scoring an own goal in the opening 36 seconds. Bologna fought back, with two goals disallowed after VAR reviews. The visitors were also plagued by injuries, with Adama Soumaoro limping off the field.
Despite being in a training retreat following their third consecutive defeat, Empoli showed determination and resilience. Razvan Marin’s free kick led to Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro getting a glancing header for their second goal, and Nicolò Cambiaghi scored on the counter-attack for their third.
Riccardo Orsolini did score a goal for Bologna from a penalty late in the game, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Empoli’s victory will give them a much-needed boost as they face Salernitana on Monday.
Meanwhile, Bologna will need to recover quickly before facing Sassuolo on the same day. The game demonstrated the fine margins that can make all the difference in football, as Bologna were left rueing their bad luck.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
